All articles tagged with #licensing issues
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Engadget
John Wick Hex will be delisted from all platforms on July 17 due to unspecified licensing issues, but existing owners can still download and play the game; physical copies will also remain playable. The developer and publisher did not specify the reason for the removal, raising concerns about game preservation and access.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Eurogamer
The soundtrack for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 features only 10 original tracks out of 69, with the rest replaced by new or different songs from the same artists, reflecting a focus on music discovery and new music, though this has disappointed some fans and critics.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Video Games Chronicle
Lego Fortnite is currently attracting more players than Fortnite Battle Royale, with over 2.1 million players at peak times. The Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival modes have around 800,000 and 600,000 players respectively. In the Lego mode, players collect Lego items to build houses and objects, and over 1200 in-game costumes have received free Lego variations. While not all skins will receive this treatment, licensed properties like Star Wars and Marvel have Lego versions of their in-game skins due to existing licensing agreements.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Friday the 13th game will be removed from all storefronts on Dec. 31, 2023, due to licensing issues, but will continue to function until “at least” the end of 2024. The game is now on sale for $4.99 for the base game and $0.99 for each piece of DLC content. This is not the first licensing-related hurdle that the game has faced. Players can still enjoy the game through peer-to-peer matchmaking. Publisher Gun has moved on to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre for another asymmetrical horror experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TrueAchievements
Quantum Break has returned to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass after Microsoft resolved licensing issues that caused the game to be removed earlier this month. The sci-fi third-person shooter developed by Remedy is now available to play once again.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GameSpot
Quantum Break is being temporarily removed from Xbox Game Pass due to licensing issues, but it will return at some point. Remedy Entertainment confirmed that the removal was due to expired licenses that were in the process of being renewed. Xbox boss Aaron Greenberg also confirmed that the game will be back on Game Pass soon. It's unclear what the nature of the licensing issues are, but this is not the first time an Xbox exclusive has been removed from Game Pass due to licensing deals expiring.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pure Xbox
Quantum Break has been temporarily removed from Xbox Game Pass due to licensing issues, according to Microsoft. The company has stated that it intends to bring the game back to the service as soon as possible. It is unclear when the game will leave Xbox Game Pass and how long it will be gone for. In the meantime, the game is available for purchase with an 80% discount on the Xbox Store.